The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC organized a solemn event to mark the fifth year of India’s illegal and unilateral actions of August 5, 2019, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
The event, known as ‘Youm-e-Istehsal’ (Day of Exploitation), was attended by a diverse group of individuals including academics, human rights activists, civil society representatives, diplomats, think tank members, Pakistani Americans, and members of the media.
Special messages from The President and Prime Minister were read out on the occasion. Video message of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan was also played.
In her remarks, Chargé d’Affaires Dr. Fareha Bugti, emphasized Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Kashmiri people’s inalienable right to self-determination. She condemned India’s illegal actions and called for the international community to play its role for the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in line with UNSC resolutions and aspirations of the Kashmiris.
The even
t featured powerful testimonies from a diverse group of speakers including Mushaal Hussein Mullick Peace and Human Rights Advocate, Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai Secretary General Kashmir Awareness Forum, Dr. Mohsin Ansari President of Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Col. Wesley Martin American political analyst; Dr. Imtiaz Khan from George Washington University, Oussama Jammal Secretary General at US Council of Muslim Organizations (UCMO), and Zahid Bukhari Executive Director at Centre for Islam and Public Policy (CIPP) among others highlighting the plight of the Kashmiri people under Indian occupation.
Speakers at the event expressed solidarity with the people of IIOJK urging India to cease human rights violations. They emphasized the urgent need to resolve the longstanding Jammu and Kashmir dispute under relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions.
A photo exhibition at the embassy showcased the human rights atrocities committed by Indian occupation forces against innocent Kashmiris followe
d by a documentary titled ‘Unheard: The Invisible Trauma of Kashmiris’ highlighting the ongoing struggle for freedom.
Source: Radio Pakistan
